What to put on a teacher’s digital card
- Subjects, classes and boards Parents search for a specific subject, class and board, so this line answers the first question they will ask.
- Qualifications B.Ed, CTET or TET and subject degrees reassure schools and parents about your training.
- WhatsApp number Parents in India overwhelmingly contact tutors on WhatsApp for timings, fee questions and rescheduling classes.
- Batch timings and mode Stating home, centre or online classes and slot timings prevents calls about batches that do not suit.
- Area or locality served For home tuition, travel distance matters; naming localities avoids enquiries from across the city.
- Website with sample lessons Lets a parent or principal see how you explain a topic before committing to a trial class.
- Years of teaching and boards taught Parents compare teachers on experience with their child’s board, so “eight years, CBSE and ICSE” is more useful to them than a long biography.
- Fee or fee-range note A short note on the monthly fee or “fees shared on enquiry” reduces calls from parents who are only comparing prices and helps serious enquiries reach you.
When to share it
- At parent-teacher meetings and school open days, when parents ask how to reach you about their child’s progress.
- Shared in housing society or neighbourhood WhatsApp groups when you open new tuition batches for the session.
- Added as a QR on your CV and cover letter when applying to schools, so principals see your profile before the interview.
- Printed on worksheets or notes you hand out, so students and parents always have your current contact details.
What to say when you send it
A card link on its own is easy to ignore. Add a line that reminds the person where you met and what to do next — for example:
Namaste, this is Sunita Verma, the maths teacher from Block C. My card has batch timings and a short sample lesson. If your daughter would like a free demo class this Saturday, just reply with her class and board.
Where to put the QR code
- A notice at your society clubhouse or the local stationery shop, with batch timings beside it.
- The cover of practice worksheets you hand out, so parents see who prepared them.
- Handouts at a parents’ orientation for your tuition batch at the start of the term.
Mistakes to avoid
- Promising marks Lines like “95 percent guaranteed” set you up for complaints and may conflict with school rules. Describe your method, batch size and how you track progress instead.
- Leaving out the classes you teach A card that says only “Teacher” leads to calls for subjects and levels you do not take. Name the subjects and classes in the title line so parents can tell at a glance.
- Using a photo from a party or wedding Parents look for someone calm and approachable. A clear, plain portrait works much better than a cropped festive picture with someone else’s shoulder in it.
Tips for a card that gets saved
- If you teach at a school and also tutor, check your service rules and keep school and tuition cards separate so neither looks like solicitation of your own students.
- Update batch timings before each term and exam season, and add a short note when batches are full to reduce unnecessary calls.
- Use a clear, friendly photo. Parents are deciding whom to trust with their child, and a recognisable face helps them remember which tutor they spoke to.